Model comparison
Claude Mythos 5 vs Composer 2
Head-to-head evidence from 2 shared benchmark results across 2 categories. Overall scores shown here use the public BenchAlign v5 ranking lane.
Public leaderboard positions: Claude Mythos 5 #1 (Supported); Composer 2 unranked (Not scored). Intervals and evidence labels describe ranking uncertainty, not a guarantee for a specific workload.
Evidence parity. Claude Mythos 5 and Composer 2 share 2 comparable benchmark results. 2 of 8 categories are comparable. 13 results are unique to Claude Mythos 5; 3 to Composer 2.
Updated July 23, 2026- Shared results
- 2
- Claude Mythos 5 only
- 13
- Composer 2 only
- 3
- Comparable categories
- 2 / 8
Treat this as a split decision. Claude Mythos 5 makes more sense if coding is the priority or you need the larger 1M+ context window; Composer 2 is the better fit if you want the cheaper token bill.
Confidence note. This is a partial-evidence comparison with 2 shared benchmark results across 2 evidence categories; 2 of 8 categories currently have scoreable aggregates for both models. Treat the verdict as directional until coverage is more balanced.
Why this result
Claude Mythos 5 and Composer 2 finish on the same BenchAlign overall score, so this is less about a single winner and more about where the edge shows up. The BenchAlign headline says tie; the benchmark table is where the real choice happens.
Claude Mythos 5 is also the more expensive model on tokens at $10.00 input / $50.00 output per 1M tokens, versus $0.50 input / $2.50 output per 1M tokens for Composer 2. That is roughly 20.0x on output cost alone. Claude Mythos 5 gives you the larger context window at 1M+, compared with 200K for Composer 2.
Category breakdown
Exact category averages are shown below. Not measured means BenchLM does not have enough sourced public coverage for that model and category.
| Category | Claude Mythos 5 | Δ | Composer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding | Claude Mythos 589.7 | Margin← 31.7 | Composer 258.0 |
| Agentic | Claude Mythos 587.0 | Margin← 25.3 | Composer 261.7 |
| Knowledge | Claude Mythos 568.5 | MarginNo overlap | Composer 2Not measured |
| Math | Claude Mythos 597.6 | MarginNo overlap | Composer 2Not measured |
| Multimodal | Claude Mythos 593.5 | MarginNo overlap | Composer 2Not measured |
Decisive benchmark drivers
The largest measured benchmark gaps in this matchup, with exact reported values.
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Terminal-Bench 2.0
AgenticA 88%B 61.7%Winner: Claude Mythos 5Δ 26.3Terminal-Bench 2.0: Claude Mythos 5 scored 88%; Composer 2 scored 61.7%. Claude Mythos 5 wins this benchmark.
Operational comparison
Runtime and commercial metrics are compared only when both models have a complete sourced value.
| Metric | Claude Mythos 5 | Composer 2 | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / output priceUSD per 1M tokens | Claude Mythos 5$10 input / $50 output | Composer 2$0.5 input / $2.5 output | Composer 2 has the lower combined listed price. |
| Generation speedtokens per second | Claude Mythos 5Not available | Composer 2Not available | A complete speed comparison is not available. |
| First-answer latencyseconds to first token | Claude Mythos 5Not available | Composer 2Not available | A complete latency comparison is not available. |
| Context windowmaximum listed tokens | Claude Mythos 51M+ | Composer 2200K | Claude Mythos 5 lists the larger context window. |
Benchmark Deep Dive
AgenticClaude Mythos 5 wins4 benchmarks
CodingClaude Mythos 5 wins6 benchmarks
| Benchmark | Claude Mythos 5 | Composer 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE-bench VerifiedSource | 95.5% | — | Not comparable |
| SWE-bench ProSource | 80.3% | — | Not comparable |
| Terminal-Bench 2.0Source | 88.0% | 61.7% | Claude Mythos 5 leads |
| SWE MultilingualSource | — | 73.7% | Not comparable |
| SWE-RebenchSource | — | 58% | Not comparable |
| React Native EvalsSource | — | 96.1% | Not comparable |
Knowledge3 benchmarks
Math1 benchmarks
| Benchmark | Claude Mythos 5 | Composer 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAMO 2026Source | 97.6% | — | Not comparable |
Multilingual1 benchmarks
| Benchmark | Claude Mythos 5 | Composer 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE MultilingualSource | 92.2% | — | Not comparable |
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Which is better, Claude Mythos 5 or Composer 2?
Claude Mythos 5 and Composer 2 are tied on the BenchAlign overall score, so the right pick depends on which category matters most for your use case.
Which is better for coding, Claude Mythos 5 or Composer 2?
Claude Mythos 5 has the edge for coding in this comparison, averaging 89.7 versus 58. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for agentic tasks, Claude Mythos 5 or Composer 2?
Claude Mythos 5 has the edge for agentic tasks in this comparison, averaging 87 versus 61.7. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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